The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC (09 - 11) vs. VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14)
€ 77,100
€ 35,500
€ 77,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches shorter, an inch narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT.
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
56.6
70.7
79.1
57.9
71.7
81.2
70.7 in
Width
71.7 in
79.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.2 in
56.6 in
Height
57.9 in
108.9
186.1
106.8
187.8
186.1 in
Length
187.8 in
108.9 in
Wheelbase
106.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3437 lb
4784 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4674 lb
Weight Difference:
377 lb
9.88 %
General
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
W204
Generation
B7
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 156
Engine Series
M 156.985
Engine Code
*CFG*
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
6.2 L / 303 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
480 hp
at 6800 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4200 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
480 hp
175 hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
443 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
443 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
7.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.64 lb/hp
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
7.95 lb/hp
19.64 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
18 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
18 mpg
45 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
11 mpg
city
38 mpg
26 mpg
highway
51 mpg
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
306 mi
Range
836 mi
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
306 mi
836 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
253.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
107 kWh
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
253.8 kWh
107 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
513 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes C 63 AMG Performance Plus
VW Passat 2.0 TDI BMT
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1237 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
